Backyard Birding, April 24, 2018

A backyard birding journal from April 24, 2018...

© Photographer: William Wise | iNat Observation: 78255101 - Yellow-rumped Warbler; Clarke County, Georgia. April 24, 2018.

The thistle-seed sock I hung by the fire pit is working! A pair of American Goldfinches are clung to it and feeding away. I try to sneak up for a closer shot. Although they look like bold and confident birds, they certainly do not allow me to approach and skittishly fly off.

But while I was closer to the wood-line, I notice quite a bit of small bird activity. Birding takes patience. Perhaps that is why it never appealed to me in my younger years! But as I am able to stand still for just a few moments longer, I am able to train my lens upon two new sites.

First was a brightly colored grey, white, yellow, and black masked looking bird. I thought perhaps I had a new species of warbler for me but soon realized it was a male Yellow-rumped Warbler in his full breeding regalia. I had only seen the more drab winter dressings before.

© Photographer: William Wise | iNat Observation: 78255101 - Yellow-rumped Warbler; Clarke County, Georgia. April 24, 2018.

The second sight was a less colorful passerine. I need the help of the Merlin ID app for this one. A new life bird for my photography life list: a Red-eyed Vireo!

This birding thing is now become a full-blown passion. I love the excitement and thrill I get each time I’m able to check off a new species on this glorious scavenger hunt created by our Father in heaven.

© Photographer: William Wise | iNat Observation: 78255097 - Eastern Bluebird; Clarke County, Georgia. April 24, 2018.

Posted on April 25, 2022 01:49 PM by williamwisephoto